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| LG VX8700 Phone (Verizon Wireless) | 
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| Brand: LG
Category: Wireless
List Price: $499.99
Buy New: $66.53
You Save: $433.46 (87%)
Avg. Customer Rating:  (37 reviews)
Sales Rank: 4153
Color: Black
Media: Wireless Phone
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.1
Dimensions (in): 0 x 0 x 0
Model: XV6800
UPC: 652810813303
ASIN: B000PDKVZG
Release Date: April 30, 2007
Shipping: Eligible for Super Saver Shipping
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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| Features:
| • | Ultra-Thin with Music Touch Keys | | • | Bluetooth technology makes wires a thing of the past | | • | Download your favorite media with V CAST Music and Video | | • | 2.0 Megapixel Camera & Camcorder lets you capture your favorite moments | | • | Includes: Standard Li-Ion Battery, AC Travel Charger, Headset Adapter, Carrying Pouch and User's Guide |
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| Customer Reviews: Read 32 more reviews...
 Bluetooth Dies August 7, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
After having my phone for about 3 months the bluetooth has stopped working properly. It now connects to a headset and disconnects with 2 minutes. When I bought the phone this never happened, in fact I thought it was my headset so I bought a new one. I have now tried 4 different headsets and have come to the conclusion it is the phone. If you do not wish to use a bluetooth headset then this phone is good but I recommend a different phone for bluetooth use.
 PERFECT PHONE July 11, 2008
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
This phone is PERFECT, for those who rated this phone 1 star because of the BLUETOOTH obviously do not know how to operate it. My bluetooth works fine and of course if you go out of range it will turn off. The design is flawless, the screen is perfect, and the picture resolution is great. I would recommend this phone to anybody. If you are looking for a PDA or something like that, this is not for you, but if you are looking for a simple, sleek, and sexy phone.. BINGO!!!!
Flawed but Excellent. July 4, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
To begin, this is my third mobile and my second for the U.S. (My others have been the Audiovox CDM-8900 and Motorola ROKR 1, both with direct and attractive menus, plus excellent sound features on the ROKR.) Regardless, it shouldn't be that hard to tell the difference between a good and even a decent cell phone, and I can confidently say that the VX8700 is in a class of its own, ESPECIALLY for Verizon. From the top...
BODY: The outside is solid brushed aluminum, covering a silvery plastic interior. Despite relative thinness, the phone is heavier than other mobiles when compared in each hand, but by a largely unnoticed amount when used day-to-day. The exterior LCD is little more than a rectangular strip that, when idle, all but vanishes to reveal a slick mirrored surface. This is a flip-style phone, which is important to me since my Moto (with an open keypad) needed to be locked and unlocked against random dialing in my pocket. So the VX8700's exterior really offer the best of old school practicality plus sharp yet understated style--no blinking lights, just class all the way. As it's aluminum, mine scratched before I bought it a clear protective case (which also gives it an extra shine). In summary, a gentleman's (pimp) phone, made nicer for its simplicity. Would be remiss to mention volume control, mic (voice command) button, and camera features, all pretty much what you'd expect in being there, functional and unobtrusive.
MENUS: For anyone on the Verizon network that's been disgusted by its ugly and boring standard menus replete with kiddified gradients and Verizon logos, the VX8700 offers a true customized interface with brushed metal look (horizontal lines) that complements the phone's exterior. As there is more than one way to navigate (either through the OK button's menu or by programmable shortcuts to specific areas), controlling the VX8700 seemed daunting at first. But once I got the hang of it (by getting by as simply as needed and making use of the programmable shortcuts), the phone has been quite easy to get around.
KEYPAD: The glaring weakness. The keypad appears to be made of attractively laid, small pieces of plastic. Each piece holds three numbers, sort of like this:
,_,,,,_
[1],,[3]
,,,[5]
Press one and the others resist, so adjusting to comfortable use takes time and patience. Regardless of how comfortable you get, there are times where the keypad is downright frustrating, especially when I dare to play games. It shouldn't be a deal breaker if you love everything else about this phone, as I generally don't mind the keypad now.
AUDIO / RINGTONES: I've never dealt with LG, and realize this isn't an "audio" phone like my Motorola ROKR, but... Default ringtones are crisp, useful and even pleasant. None are too awkward sounding for public use, and plenty make good alarms for reminders or makeshift wake up calls. Strangely, the ring volume seems to reduce by around half when the phone's flip top is opened. Speaker generally sounds clear and even has its own button. While use of speaker makes this phone a bit warmer to handle, it doesn't seem to use much battery. I put half my calls on speaker now, without any problems. V CAST songs are expensive, but VX8700 plays them clearly and loudly enough to use it (limitedly) as a digital music player.
OVERALL: I haven't used many mobiles, but know what I like. This phone drew me in and kept me. It has initial strangeness in menus and lingering keypad issues, AND ceased in-store distribution for poor sales... but don't be fooled. The VX8700 is still an amazing phone, for which no pictures can do true justice.
 LG - Low Grade June 26, 2008
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
I got this VX-8700 as a replacement for my VX-8600 when it started having problems that Verizon tech support cannot fix. I was happy at first to find out from the Verizon rep that they have designed this phone to withstand tougher conditions. But after a few months, I am back to the same technical problems of the older version. This newer model is now turning itself off automatically even though the battery is fully charged. At times, I cannot even turn on the unit just by pressing the "power" button. I had to disconnect the battery at the back and reboot the system before I can do so. This is very dangerous especially when it happens while I am driving. The older version was doing the same exact problem. While the VX-8600 could not recognize any of the "bluetooth" device that I purchased, the VX-8700 was able to do so but with its problem of intermittently turning itself off. I had to go to the bluetooth menu and re-connect the headset manually before I can use it. While the reception of the Plantronics 510 sounded excellent with it on, it is very annoying to have to re-connect it manually each time I needed to make or receive a call. Lastly, when I am forced to use the phone without the bluetooth, I can just feel the heat building up the longer I use the phone. On a hot and sunny day in LA, the sensation can really be burning after awhile. The design and functionality of this LG model is by far better than older models, but if I cannot use it for the purpose phones are made for, other noteworthy features just goes down the drain.
Bluetooth Warning!! June 17, 2008
4 out of 6 found this review helpful
I love this phone, always have. I loved everything about it. I could almost even text without looking. I've uploaded music onto the memory card so that it can play all of my favorite albums. Video, texting, call quality, everything.....except the bluetooth. It's faulty. It's not the software, it's the actual phone. I started researching it and found that everyone s having the same problem with the phone. I got my bluetooth replaced first, then the phone. Verizon is kind of hard to deal with when it comes to this phone. They won't believe you. I've fought with them for a while now and got them to offer me a free upgrade to a new phone.....B.S. Who cares about the upgrade, wow I get to pay $199 instead of the Fake $499 sticker price. I wish there was something I could do but there isn't. I even contacted LG directly and they were no help whatsoever. I'm great at fighting with companies to do whats right, but this has probably been my greatest challenge so far with a company. I don't really like any of the other phones available from verizon either so I'm kind of stuck. Hands free calling is going to be required by law in less then a month and I can't use my fancy Jawbone headset to do it...
You've been warned.
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